Age-related disparities and spatial distribution of low birthweight in sub-Saharan Africa: using data from demographic and health survey

Abstract In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the burden of low birthweight (LBW) remains high, leading to considerable short- and long-term consequences for both newborns and mothers. However, limited evidence exists on the disparities and geographical distribution of LBW among adolescent (15–19 years) and...

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Published in:Scientific Reports
Main Authors: Tadesse Tolossa, Lisa Gold, Eric HY Lau, Merga Dheresa, Julie Abimanyi-Ochom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-09-01
Subjects:
Adolescents
Adult women
Disparity
LBW
Multilevel analysis
Geospatial
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14614-8

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14614-8

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